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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

I can't escape it. I want to go back so bad! Last time I was there was 12 years ago for our honeymoon. It's calling me back. So is Italy. So since I won't be going anytime soon, I'll let my dreams of travel spill out onto my canvases instead.

I've been wanting to work on a Europe series, inspired by my photos from my travels, for a while now. I think now's the time to get started on it. I still have other non-Europe pieces to finish up first...or during.. but I'm excited to see what comes from this inspiration. It's been brewing in my brain for a long time and now it's time to take action!

Speaking of... here's a sweet little textured Eiffel Tower piece that I just finished. I started it for the Petite Valentine art show at Zinnia, but it didn't get finished at the time so I pushed it aside for a bit.

This is done on a 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 inch piece of wood. I copied one of my personal photos of the Eiffel and glued it down onto the wood. The heart and the 'ribbon" across the bottom are both made from plaster cloth. I used Heavy Gel Medium to create raised stenciling and the rest of the texture, then painted over it all with acrylic paints and glazes. I also drew over my photo with a Pitt Artist Pen to bring out some details.

So I know making these pieces is not the same as traveling there, but it still inspires me. Maybe if I make enough art inspired by Europe, and sell them, I'll be able to go there again sooner than I think?

Maybe?

A girl could dream right?

And while I'm dreaming, I'll continue to create these pieces so you can enjoy them and dream along with me.

TG in the house!!!YES - I agree! What wonderful inspiration for European photos! (I honeymooned in Spain and Holland - 10 years this November) and of course that texture and your soft color choices are divine. So very beautiful! oxxo

I love how you used one of your own images. I makes it all the more special. I haven't yet had the pleasure of visiting Paris but I know how I felt when I experienced Eygpt and the Pyramids. Something about the feeling of a place isn't it!

Oh yes continue to create them. This is gorgeous!! Venice calls to me EVERY DAY!!! I fell in love with it when Ed took me there for my 50th and I think a large part of my heart remained there....I think I was Venetian in a previous life lol!x

About Me

Hi. I am Esther Orloff, a mixed media artist and photographer. For 15 years I worked as a decorative artist and muralist, and am now a stay at home mom who creates art in every spare minute I can find to sneak into my studio. Welcome to my blog. I hope you find inspiration here, and maybe even the desire to step outside of the box and try something new.